Taylor Paulson's 15th kill halts stirring Mercy rally

3:06 AM,
Oct. 3, 2012

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Written by

Bob White
| Special to The Courier-Journal

With her 15th kill of the match, Assumption's Taylor Paulson stopped an incredible rally by Mercy in the fourth game of their volleyball battle and spoiled the host Jaguars' hopes of upsetting the mighty Rockets on Tuesday night.

Assumption, No. 1 in Kentucky and No. 3 in the nation, had to pull out all stops to win 21-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-22 for its 31st victory in 33 matches this season.

The Rockets overcame a 10-2 deficit in the second game after losing the first. Late in the fourth game they saw a 22-13 lead melt to 22-21 after Mercy - No. 3 in the state - went on an 8-0 streak. ...